Welcome to Event: Science Play Matters

This FREE, family-focused community event celebrates science through play, offering hands-on and engaging experiences for young children and their families. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to connect with the community and contribute to a morning of curiosity and fun!

Website: https://playmatters.org.au

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Contact

Contact person: Lilly Nash

Phone: 0400580527

Email: rockyhub@playmatters.org.au

Next Session

9:30 am AEST
Friday
21 August

RSVP

Where

Rockhampton Baptist Tabernacle - Outdoor Oval Space
650 Norman Road
Norman Gardens , QLD 4701

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Types of play
experiences

Playgroup 

Playgroup is for everyone. A regular meeting of families with their children aged 0-5, often with set up activities and invitations to play and families to connect. There are playgroups run by community (often volunteer-led), organisations (like schools) and specialist groups too, all supported by Play Matters.

Baby 

Specific playgroup for the early stages of parenting - baby playgroups (0 - 12 months of age) are for families to connect and share experiences, build friendships and community. 

Developmental Delay/Disability 

Safe, inclusive and welcoming play opportunities for children who may have developmental concerns and/or disabilities, from 0-8 years.  No diagnosis necessary. 

Special Interest 

These groups create a supportive space where families can connect, share knowledge and experiences, and engage in play that reflects their unique needs and interests.

Events 

Special play-based events, run outside of normal services. This includes pop-ups, showcases and community events.

PlayConnect+ 

A supported, tailored program for children with developmental concern and/or disability. No diagnosis necessary. These groups offer weekly playgroups, group music therapy, and holiday groups. Delivered by a qualified Early Childhood Facilitator and Registered Music Therapists.

Upcoming Sessions

Date Day Time Cost  
21/08/2026 Friday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm RSVP

Types of experience

Playgroup
Playgroup is for everyone. A regular meeting of families with their children aged 0-5, often with set up activities and invitations to play and families to connect. There are playgroups run by community (often volunteer-led), organisations (like schools) and specialist groups too, all supported by Play Matters.
Baby
Specific playgroup for the early stages of parenting - baby playgroups (0 - 12 months of age) are for families to connect and share experiences, build friendships and community. 
School readiness
 School readiness involves developing key skills in the transition to formal schooling. Activities focus on empowering families to be involved in learning and building key physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and communication skills to support children entering school. 
First Nations
Often run in partnership with a First Nations service or organisation, these playgroups are culturally safe spaces to connect for both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's and those interested in making connections. 
Cultural and Language
These playgroups celebrate diversity through play-based activities, such as stories, songs, games and everyday play experiences, while supporting children to build identity, connection and a sense of belonging, and helping families connect with their culture and community. Families with an interest in connecting with culture are welcome to attend. 
Intergenerational
Groups where the young and the young at heart come together to build relationships through play. These sessions take place in an aged care facility, or in a community setting, such as a grandparent's playgroup.
LGBTQIA+
A safe, supportive community for LGBTQIA+ families and prospective families to connect and play.
Developmental Delay/Disability
Safe, inclusive and welcoming play opportunities for children who may have developmental concerns and/or disabilities, from 0-8 years.  No diagnosis necessary. 
Online
Delivered online, supporting both parents and children, available nationally.
Special Interest
These groups create a supportive space where families can connect, share knowledge and experiences, and engage in play that reflects their unique needs and interests.
Events
Special play-based events, run outside of normal services. This includes pop-ups, showcases and community events.
Therapeutic
Evidence-based therapeutic program, facilitated by a team of Registered Music Therapists to actively support children and families to focus on strengthening family relationships, building skills in families to support their children’s development in early years and strategies to support transition to school. 
MyTime
A parenting support program for families of children with a developmental concern, disability or chronic health needs. Activities are led by a peer-support facilitator who shapes the program to suit the needs of the families attending. 
PlayConnect+
A supported, tailored program for children with developmental concern and/or disability. No diagnosis necessary. These groups offer weekly playgroups, group music therapy, and holiday groups. Delivered by a qualified Early Childhood Facilitator and Registered Music Therapists.
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